Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA)
The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance is housed at the Eaton Conservation District and covers the entire state of Michigan. For more information, please visit http://www.miarbordayalliance.org/ or contact Hannah Reynolds, State Arbor Day Program Coordinator at (517) 588-6302 or miarborday@gmail.com
Who are we? The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) is a coalition of organizations and agencies dedicated to the promotion of Arbor Day throughout Michigan. Our dedication comes from our belief in the importance of trees and their role in community health and well-being.
Mission Statement: The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) promotes and facilitates Arbor Day through a progressive network for the stewardship of forestry and natural resources in Michigan's communities.
What Does MADA do?
Who are we? The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) is a coalition of organizations and agencies dedicated to the promotion of Arbor Day throughout Michigan. Our dedication comes from our belief in the importance of trees and their role in community health and well-being.
Mission Statement: The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) promotes and facilitates Arbor Day through a progressive network for the stewardship of forestry and natural resources in Michigan's communities.
What Does MADA do?
- Provides free educational materials to individuals, communities, schools, and organizations
- Coordinates the State Arbor Day Celebration in Lansing, MI
- Coordinates the Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest
- Seeks new partnerships to expand program and make positive impact on local communities
- Furnishes ideas and suggestions about hosting Arbor Day events
- Contacts State legislators encouraging their participation in Arbor Day events in their district
- Creates and maintains statewide Arbor Day events directory
- Provides contacts to agencies/organizations that can offer Arbor Day Assistance
- Promotes Arbor Day and the importance of trees at seminars, workshops, tradeshows, & conferences
- Manages the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance Tree Planting Grant program
What has mada been up to this year?
The 2019 State Arbor Day Celebration was held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, MI. The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, in cooperation with Eaton Conservation District and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources-Forest Resources Division, welcomed approximately 1,000 2nd and 3rd graders from Mid-Michigan to the all day outdoor event. At the event, students, teachers and their chaperones rotated through activity stations where presenters talked about sustainable wood products, tree identification, forest pests and more. The other half of the day the students spent in the zoo, learning about wildlife. In between, during the noontime celebration, students were entertained by singer/songwriter Joe Reilly who performed songs such as "Outside" and "Decompose." The kids danced and sang along to his fun songs that had an environmental message. After the noontime ceremony, the students watched a Bur oak be planted. All around it was a fun outdoor event filled with lots of learning. The students often leave Arbor Day talking about ways they can help better the environment and have a deeper appreciation for trees and nature. This annual event/field trip is offered to 2nd and 3rd graders in the state of Michigan at no cost. It is because of our generous donors and sponsors that we are able to provide this opportunity for the students, teachers and their chaperones to get outside and learn about our environment. The sponsors, volunteers and presenters, along with the planning committee, make this event a great success each year.
For program updates, information on MADA's partnerships, and helpful tree planting information, please visit https://www.miarbordayalliance.org/home.html
For program updates, information on MADA's partnerships, and helpful tree planting information, please visit https://www.miarbordayalliance.org/home.html
Photos: 2019 State Arbor Day Celebration, MSU Federal Credit Union tree planting and Arbor Brewing Company tree planting
Eaton Conservation District
551 Courthouse Drive, Ste 3
Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-1512 x 5 FX (517) 543-5962 |
ECD MissionThe mission of the Eaton Conservation District is to promote and encourage cooperation with other individuals, groups, organizations, or agencies in an organized effort to conserve and improve the natural resources in Eaton County.
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